José Luís Carneiro is working to unify the Socialist Party's Braga district branch. What was expected to be a contested election on June 19th is now set to feature a single list led by Ricardo Costa, a move supported by the party's secretary-general. The process aims to restore stability following poor local election results, with key figures like Eduardo Oliveira and Pedro Sousa signaling support for a unified approach to strengthen the party for future electoral cycles.